Among moonstones, 14.75 carats is a large stone. That size reads clearly on a hand and gives the sheen room to show, but it also means more surface exposed to knocks, and moonstone, at 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, does not enjoy those. A pendant, or a ring worn with care, makes the best use of it.

This one is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), milky white with a bluish adularescence, priced at Rs. 9,380 (about Rs. 636 per carat). The listing reference is GS-000412.

What to look for in moonstone

Start with the sheen: how blue it is, and how widely it spreads across the stone rather than sitting in one patch. Then check translucency, the surface polish, and any cracks that reach the edge, because moonstone can split along its internal planes. Colour is a matter of taste, from white through to the greyer and warmer bodies. Treatment is uncommon in this gem; for our notes on this exact stone, ask on WhatsApp, and we can arrange independent lab testing.

The moonstone collection lets you set this beside smaller and larger stones.

Pay Cash on Delivery once you have opened the parcel and seen the stone yourself, anywhere in Pakistan, with 7 days to return it if you change your mind. Before you choose, read our moonstone guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moonstone with a weight of 14.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 9,380 — roughly Rs. 636 for each carat. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000412 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale moonstone rates 6 to 6.5. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy moonstone from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every moonstone for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Moonstone is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.